Guide to Shasta Cascade 2009 - (Page 33) N AT I O N A L F O R E S T S The national forests in the shasta cascade offer a wide variety of outdoor recreational opportunities. for maps of the individual forests, campground locations or other information, contact the headquarters Office or the district Offices listed below. The Pacific crest Trail traverses several of the forests of the region, providing access to some of california’s most remote natural landscapes. also symbols of the forest service’s protection of our forests from fire are now available for rent. fire lookouts on mountain tops around the region can now become a weekend escape. contact the various forest service offices for information about this unique getaway. • Subway Caves – an underground cave formed by flowing lava, the lava tube tour is 1/3 mile long. Bring a lantern or flashlight, sturdy shoes and warm jacket. Ranger Districts: Almanor RD, Chester 530-258-2141 Eagle Lake RD, Susanville 530-257-4188 Hat Creek RD, Fall River Mills 530-336-5521 Wild Horse Sanctuary Ride on the Wild Side! Mendocino National Forest 825 N. Humboldt Ave., Willows, CA 95988 530-934-3316 or Fax: 530-934-7384 www.r5.fs.fed.us/mendocino/ USDA FOREST SERVICE CAMPGROUNDS 1323 Club Drive, Vallejo, CA 94592 707-562-8737 / 877-444-NRRS www.ReserveUSA.com The Mendocino National Forest offers an array of recreation opportunities. America’s only National Forest not crossed by a paved road or highway, which is especially attractive to people seeking an outdoor experience of tranquility and solitude. Some of the most outstanding attractions include: Photo by Katey Barrett For campground reservations call 877-444-NRRS or follow our progress on the web - www.ReserveUSA.com • Lake Red Bluff Recreation Area – 3-mile paved trail, boat launching facility and campground located along the beautiful Sacramento River. • Lake Pillsbury – boat launch, great picnic areas, and great sunfish, trout and bass fishing. Track America’s Wild Horses Two and three day adventures Wild West Days & Campfire Nights Wild Horse viewing through ruggedly beautiful foothills Klamath National Forest 1312 Fairlane Rd., Yreka, CA 96097 530-842-6131 or Fax: 530-841-4571 www.r5.fs.fed.us/klamath • Snow Mountain Wilderness – deep canyons skirt the mountain, hiking affords magnificent views of the Sacramento Valley. • Yolla Bolly-Middle Eel Wilderness Area – head-waters of the Middle Fork Eel River, this remote and rugged land provides a wealth of wildlife. Ranger Districts: Covelo RD, Covelo 707-983-6118 Genetic Resource Center, Chico 530-895-1176 Grindstone RD, Willows 530-934-3316 Upper Lake RD, Upper Lake 707-275-2361 The Klamath National Forest is one of America’s most biologically diverse regions. This beautiful forest is an uncrowded haven for campers, hikers, wildlife viewers, hunters, fishermen, mountain bikers, rafters, kayakers and naturalists alike. Some of the most outstanding attractions include: • Marble Mountain Wilderness – composed primarily of rock formations containing cambrian marine invertebrates, this wilderness features an unparalleled diversity of plant life found nowhere else in California. • Klamath, Salmon or Scott Rivers – over 300 miles of whitewater river offer rafting, and kayaking, which are immensely popular on these rivers. • Goosenest Ranger District – unique volcanic landscape to enjoy, with forests, high deserts, lakes, meadows, aspen groves, wetlands & rich birdlife. Ranger Districts: Goosenest RD, Macdoel 530-398-4391 Happy Camp/Oak Knoll RD 530-493-2243 Scott/Salmon River RD, Fort Jones 530-468-5351 Ukonom RD, Orleans 530-627-3291 Shingletown, CA 96088 Phone/Fax: 530-474-5770 Website: www.wildhorsesanctuary.org Plumas National Forest 159 Lawrence Street, P.O. Box 11500 Quincy, CA 95971 530-283-2050 or Fax: 530-283-4156 www.fs.fed.us/r5/plumas/ Modoc National Forest 800 West 12th Street, Alturas, CA 96101 530-233-5811 or Fax: 530-233-8709 www.r5.fs.fed.us/modoc Modoc National Forest is a land of contrasts and unspoiled settings for a vacation getaway. Unique vistas of rugged mountains, lava caves, craters, pristine and serene lakes and streams await visitors to this beautiful forest. Some of the most outstanding attractions include: • Burnt Lava Flow, Medicine Lake Glass Flow and Glass Mountain Glass Flow – are located within the Medicine Lake Highlands and designated as special interest areas because of their unique geological features. • Medicine Lake Highlands – considered a “land of rocks and mountains,” this land was believed to resemble the moon and was used in preparation for the first moon landing. • Medicine Lake – The beautiful, tree-lined shores of Medicine Lake make it hard to realize this area was once the center of a volcano. • South Warner Wilderness – a variety of vegetation adorns the area – from high desert sagebrush and juniper, to high alpine terrain with mountain peaks, and glacial lakes. Ranger Districts: Big Valley RD, Adin 530-299-3215 Devil’s Garden RD, Alturas 530-233-5811 Doublehead RD, Tulelake 530-667-2246 Warner Mtn. RD, Cedarville 530-279-6116 The Plumas National Forest, situated in the northern most Sierra Nevada, and just south of the Cascade Range, is versatile in its land features, uncrowded, and enhanced by a pleasant climate. The serenity of the forest is truly remarkable and enduring, and will leave lasting impressions. Some of the most outstanding attractions include: • Bucks Lakes Wilderness Area – the terrain includes gentle slopes, steep canyons and sheer cliffs, with a broad diverse landscape, which features great summer and winter activities. • Lakes Basin Recreation Area – is well known for its scenic geological features with breathtaking scenery surrounding crystal clear lakes. • Middle Fork of the Feather River– designated as a wild and scenic river, deep picturesque canyons provide good fishing, with rafting and canoeing permitted in some areas. • Pacific Crest Trail – seventy-five miles of the trail cross the Plumas, passing through two major canyons (the Middle and North Forks of the Feather River). Ranger Districts: Beckwourth RD, Blairsden 530-836-2575 Challenge Visitor Center, Challenge 530-675-1146 Feather River RD, Oroville 530-534-6500 Greenville Info/Work Ctr., Greenville 530-284-7126 Mt. Hough RD, Quincy 530-283-0555 Lassen National Forest 2550 Riverside Drive, Susanville, CA 96130 530-257-2151 or Fax: 530-252-6428 www.r5.fs.fed.us/lassen The Lassen National Forest, at the heart of one of the most fascinating areas of California, called the Crossroads, covers a wild, mountainous area of volcanic origin. It is an area of great variety offering a wide array of recreational opportunities and adventures. Some of the most outstanding attractions include: • Eagle Lake – the second largest natural lake in California, offering fishing, boating, water-skiing, sailing, hiking trails and camping. • Hat Creek Area – in the shadows of Lassen Peak are campgrounds and picnic areas along ten miles of Hat Creek providing opportunities for exploring natural history and lava tubes. • Lake Almanor – located in a scenic mountain setting near Chester, the lake is ideal for outdoor recreation and water sports. shasta cascade Visitors Guide 2009 | 33 http://www.wildhorsesanctuary.org http://www.r5.fs.fed.us/mendocino/ http://www.ReserveUSA.com http://www.ReserveUSA.com http://www.r5.fs.fed.us/klamath http://www.wildhorsesanctuary.org http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/plumas/ http://www.r5.fs.fed.us/modoc http://www.r5.fs.fed.us/lassen
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